About the Role
The legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is an iconic ocean liner reborn as a floating hotel and lifestyle destination. This role supports the Marketing Manager in various aspects of marketing and communications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with suppliers’ quotations for print production of collateral.
- Coordinate with purchasing any outstanding purchase requisitions.
- Collection of press clippings and build up a press archive.
- Maintain a database for media, suppliers and events companies.
- Maintain the hotel photo library and filing.
- Ensure an efficient and accurate filing system, both manual as well as electronically, is always maintained.
- Respond to queries on social media pages.
- Support the Marketing Manager in generating content for social media pages.
- Track performance of social media pages on a weekly basis.
- Maintain a database of key influencers for both hotel stays and dining in the restaurants.
- Follow up and ensure payments to suppliers are made.
- Assist in coordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget.
- Assist in monitoring and controlling departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.
- Assist in the preparation of the hotel strategic plan, goals program, and Marketing Departmental Budget.
- Ensure media or VIPs stays and reviews are communicated to other departments, and all special requirements are noted and met.
- Assist the Marketing Manager in developing and implementing effective PR and advertising strategies.
- Liaise with appointed advertising agency or in-house graphic designer with design and layout coordination and production of stationery, collateral, ads, brochures and graphics.
- Support the Marketing Manager in organizing and conducting photo shoots.
- Track and maintain information about competitors’ marketing and communication activities in UAE market (promotions, offer, articles, advertising, collateral) and develop and update a filing system for all information.
- Track and maintain information on Food & Beverage trends and competitors’ activities.
- Act as the liaison between the hotel and the appointed agencies to generate awareness, develop press releases, news releases and photo captions for the hotel according to the marketing objectives.
- Assist the Marketing Manager in creating property press kits, press releases and creative communication of newsworthy items with the PR agency.
- Regularly update the press kits.
- Develop and maintain active contacts with the press and key overseas media.
- Build a database of key media contacts, opinion makers and local VIPs.
- Assist the Marketing Manager to ensure adequate targeted publicity and coverage of the hotel’s positioning, promotional programs, corporate image building and other activities.
- Assist the Marketing Manager in developing sales promotions with external partners such as embassies, organizations, credit card companies, banks, department stores, airlines, etc.
- Ensure the hotel’s web pages and OTA pages are up to date and advice on keeping site dynamic for Internet related exposure and advertising.
- Ensure the correct policy and brand standards are followed by the hotel in all marketing collateral, advertising and E-Commerce.
- Maintain good relationships with colleagues and all other departments.
- Report to duty punctually always wearing the correct uniform/attire and nametag.
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department appearance standards.
- Provide friendly, courteous and professional service always.
- Ensure that the correct brand standards and methods of service are maintained as stated in the Brand Standards.
- Respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the industry, brand or hotel.
- Be flexible and carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.
- Attend training and meetings as and when required.
- Assess situations and be able to react accordingly through analysis and perspective.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the marketing, digital or related professional area.
- Strong luxury hotel background is preferred.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken.
- Fluency in Arabic is appreciated.
Skills
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Social Media Management
- Content Generation
- Budget Management
- Supplier Coordination
- Database Management
- Press Clipping
- Influencer Marketing
- E-Commerce
Location
- UAE
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years
About the Company
- The legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) is an iconic ocean liner reborn as a floating hotel and lifestyle destination.
- Celebrating its rich British maritime heritage, the QE2 delivers elevated hospitality, immersive storytelling, features 447 distinctive rooms and exceptional dining experiences to a global audience.
